David Beckham faces points on his licence for driving a Bentley while using his mobile phone.

The footballer was spotted driving in London's West End by a member of the public, who noticed he was also on the phone.

The 43-year-old admitted using the device while driving along Great Portland Street on November 21.

His case was considered at Bromley Magistrates' Court last month, through an administrative process known as a single justice procedure, which is not open to the press or public.

The procedure was introduced across England and Wales in 2015 as a means of freeing up court time by allowing magistrates to quickly deal with low-level offences which do not warrant prison sentences.

David Beckham could receive points on his driving licence (Image: PA)

But the hearing was adjourned to the same court on Thursday "to show cause".

A member of court staff, speaking after the last hearing, said: "The magistrates requested more information - either the circumstances in which it happened or they think they don't have enough information about the charge to make an informed decision."

The next hearing will be held in open court, she said.

The magistrate has the power to impose six penalty points and a £200 fine for the charge of using a mobile while driving.

Scotland Yard previously said the father-of-four had pleaded guilty by post.

Two months before he was reported for the offence, Beckham was criticised after avoiding prosecution on a speeding charge because of a technicality.